Snap Shots At Home News A Patchwork of Local Bits
A collage of notes from Topeka and nearby towns covers taxes due June 21 penalties, upcoming county commissioners meeting, Sherman era civic items, new cemetery charter, Wyat gang in Oklahoma, and various local people and events including Beets in Chino Cal, elderberry blooms, and a mischief with a horse and bogey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County Institute
Charles Elliotts
Washington, D.C
Potwin Place
Board of County Commissioners
MC. A
Peffer
Shawnee County
Farmers’ Alliance
Twenty-second Street
Kan
Pension Office
Calamsa
Dean Millspaugh
Seabury Divinity School
Paiibault
Minnesota
Geo. Apperson
Topeka
California
Atchison
Oklahoma
Wyatt
Dan Wyatt
James O'Brien
Mayetta
Hicks Page
Storma
Guy McFadden
Waterloo
Topeka Triumphs 6 4 In Hard Fought Baseball Game
Yesterday Topeka beat Troy 6 to 4 after a errorless seven innings by Mote's men. Connor allowed five hits through the eighth before Troy contributions and miscues fueled a late rally. Chateau starred for the Giants with three singles and a double while Beauchamp Noyes and Close made sharp plays. Umpire Engle's calls drew praise after a lively, error-free contest with key catches by Beauchamp and Noyes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka
Mote
Connor
Trojans
Giants
Close
Chateau
Troy
Krebs
Dunn
Slong
Whiting
True
Choteau
Athletic Park
le la
Beauchamp
Noyes
Engie
Nco
Conner
Buckhart
Hita
Errora
Bares
Sturges
Pauikast
Nearsy
Conlin
Umpira
Mr. Engle
Gentle treatment for Glass in arid Kansas post office case
A Chicago Tribune editorial mocks Postmaster Glass of Liverpool Kansas for insubordination yet counsels compassion. It notes Kansas aridity and cycles of drought and disaster shape temper, suggesting the Post Office Department should exercise leniency toward Glass amid a history of chaotic mail arrivals and extreme regional conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Tribune
Postmaster Glass
Liverpool
Kas
Washington
Tribune
Admiral Meade
Cleveland
C. B Morton
the Treasury
White House
Morton
Glass
Kan
Post Office Department
Liverpool Glaes
Kausas
Mount Ararat
Grover Cleveland
Kansas
Glave
Hell
Old Settlers Picnic In Topeka At Garfield Park
The Old Settlers association of Topeka and Shawnee county will hold its annual reunion and picnic at Garfield park on Thursday June 15 starting at 10 am. All old settlers are urged to bring baskets and attend a large gathering with speakers organized by a competent committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Settlers Association
Topeka
Shawnee County
Tts
Garfield Park
Jous Armstons
J. & CoLtrss
Ingalls declines pay for Decoration Day visit
Senator Ingalls refused to allow the G A R post at Iola to pay expenses from his Decoration Day visit. He said he owes Iola and Allen County more than repayable and would not accept compensation. The Ottawa Chautaqua Assembly advertises Mis souri Pacific ticket deals to Ottawa and elsewhere with set dates and reduced fares for students.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ingalls
Kola
Iola
Allenounty
Administration Joint raided near police station in Kansas City
The Kansas City Star reports police swooped on the 913 North Sixth street “administration joint” run quietly since opening days ago. Barkeeper AE Pugh and porter George Sheeley arrested, bond posted, and a pledge to close or station officers at the door. Property owner W McClure questioned authority amid calls for equal treatment of licensed venues near churches and courts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Kansas City Star
Kan
Old “Administration
North Sixth Street
Pollen Servies
Ryus
Fink
AE Pugh
George Sheeley
Serviss
McClure
Tim Lyons
Presbyterian Church
Armourdale
Folice Court
W. McClure
Tim Lyon
Milner Returning for State Temperance Union Fourth of July Event
D C Milner likely to attend the Ottawa Chautauqua two weeks in June and be present at Topeka for the annual Fourth of July convention. Rev Don Cott of Wichita to speak at evening meeting. Secretary vows to invite many prohibition supporters as officers are to be elected. Each church organization and temperance group gets three delegates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B McAfee
The
State Temperance Union
Key
Wake
Friends of Prohibition
D. G Milner
Chicago
Ottawa
Don Cott
M. E
Wichita
Ed Hoch
Topeka
Temperance Society
P.S CE. Epworth League
Peffer dismisses proposed free coinage party faith
Senator Peffer tells a Jovexat reporter he has no faith in a proposed free coinage party. He predicts Republicans will unite on the money issue at their national convention and expects Democrats to adopt free silver, while noting Populists originated the free coinage movement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peffer
Moraine Philosophical Society Meets Tonight at Topeka High
The Topeka Philosophical Society holds its annual meeting at the high school building this evening. About 75 members exist after a year of growth. An election of officers will be held, retiring president A. H. Thompson will speak, and Z F. Kiley and BB Smyth will read papers on Eclipses and The Terminal Moraine in Shawnee County respectively.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Philosophical Society
Topeka Philosophical Society
A. H. Thompson
Z F. Kiley
BB Smyth
Shawnee County
Half-Rate Excursions to Missouri Arkansas and Southeast
Round trip tickets to South Missouri Arkansas and the Southeast via Memo rale Route Kansas City Fort Scott Memphis will be sold May 21 and June 11 at one fare with a seven dollar minimum. Tickets available for stopovers at intermediate stations. For schedules and descriptive matter about Missouri and Arkansas stock-raising and fruit-growing regions write J E Locewoon G P A Kansas City Mo. Hopkins big evening. Music from 5 pm to 7 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa
Missouri Pacific
Kansas
Topeka
F. E Nrrpa
Kan
Missouri
Arkansas
South Miss Arkansas
Kansas City
Ftscott
Emphis
J. E Locewoon
Also Mentioned on This Page
Wallace
Clorious
Golden Eagle
Keefer and Fauntleroy
Golden Eagle Clothing
Ss. Ettlinger
Kansas Avenue
Manspeaker
Morrill
Scranton Miner
Harrison
Fellows
Elwood
Seustor Parler
Chino
Cal
Lower Dam Company
Vespers Bakery
Sixth Street
Kanane
Studiera
Frankfort
Monticello
Kanaas Avenue
Manifold
Beloit
Marshall
Isenhart
Decker, Mullins & Berry
Greenwood
Washburn College
Topeka Society
Sbe
Fellows & van Sant
Lola
Wichita Eagle
Disbrow
Baseball
Martin
Pefferenya
State Central Committee
Bse
OLD Settlers
Taxo Sorrow
Hopkins
Kansac Avenue
Mr. Dougherty
D. C. Milner
Hentixg Tox
Mass
Narcoti Chemilent Co
Springheld
Tobago
Chas
L. Lincoln
Frank H. Morton
Chicoper Falls
Massachusetts
the Narcote Chemical CO
Springfield, Mass
Clairette
N. K
Fairbank
ST. Louis
Olof Ekberg
Merchant Tatvor
Topeka, Kansas
Kansas Ave
T. Trapp Merchant Tailor
W. T. Beerbohm
Mangr
Supolio
WESTERN Foundry # Machine Works
Topeka Foundry and Machine Works
R. L. Cofran
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